Modification of magnesium oxysulfate cement: A comprehensive review of industrial by-products, fibers, and functional fillers

Key Points

• Mechanical properties improve significantly with the addition of industrial by-products and fibers.
• The synthesis of magnesium oxysulfate cement benefits from one or more functional fillers, enhancing durability.
• Review analyzes various additives that optimize cement formulations, improving performance in construction applications.
• Implications call for further exploration of sustainable practices in polymer-cement composites; external validation warranted.